While other handset manufacturers like Samsung and LG have had their own dual-SIM phones for quite some time now, Nokia just made the announcement earlier that they’re joining the party with the Nokia C1 and Nokia C2 (and no, it’s not the bottled tea drink).
Of course, as expected, the dual-SIM handsets that Nokia is releasing are pretty basic and entry-level units (think sub-Php2k Nokia 1100).
The Nokia C1 has 3 sub-models (C1-00, C1-01 and C1-02) with the C1-00 being the cheapest among the three at around Php1,700 before taxes. The handset can run on standby for 6 weeks — the longest in any Nokia phone ever. Not really dual but double SIM (meaning, one SIM active at a time).
And when they said basic entry-level phone, they really mean no features except the ability to make calls and SMS plus FM radio. That’s it! Oh, and a built-in flashlight.
The Nokia C2 has a bit more features in it — Bluetooth, VGA camera, WAP browsing and GPRS with the FM tuner capable of FM recording. The price isn’t very far from the C1 at around Php2,500. Both SIM cards are active with one of the slots hot-swappable (can be switched or replaced anytime even while the phone is turned on).
Being the highest-selling mobile handset brand, I think it’s high time for Nokia to give in to market demand. As I said in my previous entry (Why the resistance to dual-SIM phone?), other local handset brands (including the China phones) have already made a killing selling dual-SIM handsets. One dual-SIM distributor even proudly announced they’re selling 20,000 units a month of the MyPhone (and that’s just one distributor).
Units will be out sometime in 3rd quarter of 2010.
Nokia caved in to the pressure and released their first Dual-SIM phones — http://www.yugatech.com/blog/mobile/noki…
@abeolandres After 10 years?
@LaTtEX ganun katindi ang resistance. hehe
Twitter: jabapial
says:
wow! FINALLY, nokia gave in. I’ll definitely buy one of those. Is it out in the Philippine market already?
at last! :)
Twitter: xerdoms
says:
Oh, great! :(
When I already bought a dual sim cherry mobile c55 that took me a while getting accustomed to.
But if I find the C2 better than my Cherry C55, I’d still probably buy one.
Twitter: rand0m_insanity
says:
Quite a good move by Nokia. They should take care of the Philippine market too. A perfect spare phone for those who have SIM cards from all networks.
C1 technology (switching sim) is passe! that technology exist wayback 3210 era. you can buy a dual active sim on C1′s price! stupid move by nokia
Heaven for business owners and for people on the go!
I’m sure the C2 would sell like hotcakes. It would be popular among companies as well. Two lines in one phone, saves a lot in expenses.
sir abe totoo ba tong netbook? ASUS 1215N?
I’d wait for better models from Nokia that are dual active, these things are not too pretty. :)
Twitter: mobilepinas
says:
this unit will definitely a hit. i definitely got unit too :)
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Twitter: mobilepinas
says:
This units will definitely a hit.
Now, if only nokia can make prettier dual sim phones and better screens than myphone q22, di na ko mag 2×2 isip pa. Im contented with the loud sound qualitu of mp q22. Maybe nokia can do better.
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Other phone brand already taken advantage the profit from dual-sim phone. why only now nokia!
sa wakas, naka-introduce na nang Nokia ang 2nd Dual SIM maliban sa Cherry Mobile‘s Dual SIM phones…
Twitter: rene
says:
i had a very bad experience with the china dual sim. My sun and pldt wireless doesnt seem to have the right signal strength always experiencing drop calls. Until I decided to try my other nokia phones. No more drop calls. Since then the china dual sim went to the bim. I hope the Nokia dual sim will leave to its name quality phones.
Will wait for the better looking dual sim descendants. These are too blah! It would be cute to have qwerty’s or those that resemble the 6700 slide.
I’m definitely getting a C2 to replace my Nokia 1202, it’s been a good secondary phone but a second sim slot would be just great! :)
I like the Nokia C2 or the Nokia C2-00, slim and hot swappable sim.=)
C1 is the nokia1616 style only dual sim
Twitter: ronnel0918
says:
If you were to choose, what Dual Sim would be worth the money?
I like the look of C1 but the features of C2 are just great…
What you think guys?
The C2 is exactly what I need as I tote two phones right now (Smart postpaid and Sun prepaid).
Will Smart or Globe include dual sim phone naman kaya sa offerings nila? I doubt!
Twitter: monchee
says:
By the end of 2010, my phones will be a Nokia C2 and an iPhone 4. Yeah, this is gonna be a good phone. :D
^ by then, baka may dual-SIM iPhone na sana…
Any idea when it will be out? I looked around for it but no salesperson could give me a definite date when it’ll be available.